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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.83, 71.57 and 28.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.83, 71.57 and 28.58 is: 42.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.83 : 71.57 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.83/71.57 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.83x = 71.57 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.83x = 2,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045.49/47.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.77

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